Xperia 1 VII vs 15 Ultra
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 4 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Xperia 1 VII edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: Xperia 1 VII 61 · 15 Ultra 65 — methodology
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
Category by category
The 15 Ultra's screen is the better one — 6.73-inch 2k (1440×3200) ltpo amoled, 1–120hz, up to 3200 nits peak.
Performance is a wash — same chip tier.
The 15 Ultra has the stronger camera system (4 real rear lenses vs 3).
5,410mAh vs 5,000mAh — the 15 Ultra lasts longer between charges.
The Xperia 1 VII is supported until Jun 2031 — 15 months longer than the 15 Ultra.
Overall value goes to the 15 Ultra at $30.40 per month of safe use.
Full spec table
| Spec | Xperia 1 VII | 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $1399 | $1350 |
| Display | 6.5-inch LTPO OLED, 1080x2340, 120Hz | 6.73-inch 2K (1440×3200) LTPO AMOLED, 1–120Hz, up to 3200 nits peak |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) |
| RAM | 12GB | 16GB |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB | 512GB/1TB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,410 mAh |
| Charging | 30W wired, 15W wireless | 90W wired, 80W wireless |
| Rear cameras | 48MP main, 48MP ultra-wide, 12MP telephoto | 50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 50MP telephoto (70mm floating), 200MP periscope telephoto |
| Dimensions | 162 × 74 × 8.2 mm | 161.3 × 75.3 × 9.35 mm |
| Weight | 197 g | 226 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Supported until | Jun 2031 | Mar 2030 |
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